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Ridge Announces New Train And Subway Security

Posted by: Chris Steins
Thanks to: Chris Steins
24 March 2004 - 9:00am

Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge announces a $1.7 billion plan to protect trains and subways from terrorism.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) plans to develop a "rapid deployment mass transit canine program trained to search for explosives in rail tunnels, and will implement this spring a pilot program to test the feasibility of screening luggage and carry-on bags, he said... freight trains carrying hazardous materials are 'at the very heart of the discussion.' "

Full Story: Ridge announces train security plans
Source: CNN, March 23, 2004
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